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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.41, 1,010.20 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.41, 1,010.20 and 240.42 is: 360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.41 : 1,010.20 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.41/1,010.20 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.41x = 1,010.20 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.41x = 242,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,872.28/673.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.66

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